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  • Memorandum DATE September 6, 2024 CITY OF DALLAS

    Sep 6, 2024

    ·Dallas, TX
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  • Resolution on Protection of LGBTQ Rights & Freedom CAPS Resolution 23-01 asks the City of Bloomington Common Council and the Mayor to declare the City a Safe Haven for Transgender Youth in response to state legislation passed in 2023 that bans gender-affirming health care for minors, restricts educational materials with LGBTQ+ themes in municipal schools, and requires parental notification of nomenclature and pronoun change requests from students in municipal schools. The Commission asks the City to adopt a policy or policies consistent with the principles set forth in the resolution. Resolution 23-01, passed 8-0-1, 11/2/2023

    Nov 2, 2023

    ·Bloomington, IN
Proposal

The Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission passed Resolution 23-01 (8-0-1 vote on November 2, 2023) calling on the City of Bloomington and its Mayor to declare the city a Safe Haven for Transgender Youth in response to three 2023 Indiana state laws that restrict gender-affirming healthcare for minors, limit LGBTQ+ educational materials in schools, and require parental notification when students request name or pronoun changes. The resolution expresses concerns that these laws chill free speech and educational access, increase risks of forced "outing" of transgender students, and asks the city to adopt policies protecting LGBTQ+ rights and fostering a welcoming environment for transgender youth.

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  • 2022 ZONING ORDINANCE

    May 7, 2022

    ·Kingston, PA
    Proposal

    Kingston Borough's 2022 Zoning Ordinance is a comprehensive draft document prepared by professional planning consultants that establishes zoning regulations for the municipality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, and general regulations including requirements for accessory structures, setbacks, fences, utilities, stormwater management, and zoning districts. The document spans 217 pages and includes detailed sections on compliance, land development approval, yard requirements, visibility standards, and special use regulations such as those for manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and renewable energy systems.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
    Proposal

    York Township adopted Ordinance 2012-12 on September 11, 2012, establishing the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to govern land subdivision and development within the township. The ordinance was subsequently amended on October 28, 2013, via Ordinance 2013-7. The document outlines the ordinance's applicability, authority, purpose, and references to related township regulations including zoning, comprehensive planning, floodplain management, stormwater management, and utility standards.

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  • INDEX OF CAPTIONS - RESOLUTIONS 2026

    Chattanooga, TN
    Proposal

    This document is an index of resolutions passed by Chattanooga city government through April 14, 2026, covering personnel appointments, development projects, and funding authorizations. Notable items include the appointment of David Hudson to the Industrial Development Board, authorization for a Northgate Mall infrastructure redevelopment project, acceptance of a property donation from the Chattanooga Housing Authority, and funding commitments including $200,000 for the Family Justice Center, a five-year external audit contract ranging from $131,000 to $151,800 annually, and $12,000 in state funds for library technology. The resolutions address economic development, social services, municipal operations, and public facilities improvements.

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  • City of Evanston Local Reparations

    Evanston, IL
    Proposal

    In December 2020, the City of Evanston's Reparations Subcommittee recommended that the City Council discuss a proposed restorative housing program as part of the city's local reparations initiative. The proposal drew on N'COBRA and NAARC definitions of reparations as a process of repairing and restoring communities harmed by institutional injustice, emphasizing that remedies must be defined by those who suffered the harm and managed through independent structures. The city had established the Reparations Fund in November 2019 with $10 million in funding from a 3% Municipal Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax, tasking the Reparations Subcommittee with conducting a feasibility study on housing assistance programs and economic development opportunities for Black residents to address historical wealth and opportunity gaps.

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  • Conditional Zoning List CITY OF DES MOINES ZONING ORDINANCE

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    This document is a Conditional Zoning List from the City of Des Moines current as of January 31, 2025, containing zoning ordinances that reclassify properties. Two examples are included: Ordinance 16,425 (January 27, 2025) rezoning property at 2625 Cottage Grove Avenue from "N5" to Limited "N5-4" Neighborhood District with conditions requiring paved on-site parking and compliance with municipal code standards, and Ordinance 16,417 (January 13, 2025) rezoning property at 955 24th Street from "N5" to Limited "N5-2" Neighborhood District. The list has been maintained since December 16, 2019 and represents conditional zoning changes approved by the Des Moines City Council.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ANNVILLE LEBANON COUNTY,PA

    Lebanon, PA
    Proposal

    This is a zoning ordinance document for South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, establishing comprehensive land use regulations through Chapter 27. The ordinance defines eleven zoning districts including Agricultural, Rural Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, General and Highway Commercial, Industrial, and Floodplain districts, with detailed requirements for permitted uses, lot dimensions, building heights, parking, and yard setbacks for each district. The document serves as the regulatory framework governing land development, building compliance, and district boundary interpretation within the township.

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  • HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 2 -2 KE KANIHELA 0 KE KALANA 0 HONOLULU CA CITY

    Honolulu, HI
    Proposal

    This Honolulu City Council ordinance amends Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 to reorganize land use regulations by repealing the existing Article 5 on "Specific Use Development Standards" and replacing it with a new Article 5 on "Use Regulations." The new article establishes a framework identifying permissible land uses in various zoning districts through Table 21-5.1, requiring land use permits or director/council approval for certain uses, and providing a process for property owners to seek director approval for uses not explicitly listed in the table. The ordinance aims to update, consolidate, and clarify use provisions throughout the Land Use Ordinance while maintaining consistency in terminology and cross-references.

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  • 27-1 CHAPTER 27 ZONING PART 1 SHORT TITLE

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    This document is a table of contents and organizational outline for Chapter 27 of a zoning ordinance, dated May 18, 2011. It establishes the framework for the jurisdiction's zoning code, defining 15 parts covering short title and legislative intent, definitions, zoning districts (including residential, commercial, office, and industrial zones), and general provisions such as open space preservation, fencing, accessory uses, and design standards. The ordinance creates multiple residential district classifications (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3, and mixed-use residential), as well as specialized districts for garden apartments, elderly housing, commercial, and office uses, each with specified use regulations, dimensional requirements, and parking standards.

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  • Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Agenda No. Approved:

    Jersey City, NJ
    Proposal

    On April 23, 2025, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved the introduction of the Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution 25-295) in an 8-0 vote. The resolution follows New Jersey statutory requirements and establishes the city's anticipated appropriations and revenues for 2025, with a public hearing to follow for community input. The budget document includes tax summary information and details managed by the Department of Finance under Director Carmen Gandulla.

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  • Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance(SALDO)

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), effective April 1, 1996, establishes comprehensive regulations for subdivision and land development projects within the city. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, procedural requirements, fees, enforcement, and penalties, with a filing fee of $15.00. The document outlines requirements for sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plans, along with appeals processes and modifications, structured across multiple articles to govern land development activities in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Lansford, PA
    Proposal

    Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania adopted a Zoning Ordinance in January 2021 that establishes the regulatory framework for land use and development within the township. The ordinance designates multiple zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, and outlines permitted uses, conditional uses, dimensional requirements, and procedures for amendments to the zoning map. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for community development objectives, a glossary of zoning terms, and establishes a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.

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  • NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Lebanon, PA
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  • (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (1) (2) (3) (a) (b) (4) A. (1) B. City of Scranton, PA

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted zoning ordinance amendments on July 29, 2022, establishing floodplain management requirements under Chapter 445, Article V. The ordinance designates the City Planner as the Floodplain Administrator and requires permits for all construction and development within identified floodplain areas to promote public health, safety, and welfare while minimizing flood damage and reducing financial burdens on the community. The ordinance complies with federal and state floodplain management requirements but includes a liability disclaimer noting that the city assumes no responsibility for flood damages that occur outside designated floodplain areas or despite compliance with the ordinance.

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  • Current Zoning Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton's Planning Commission prepared a comprehensive 2023 zoning ordinance final draft to regulate land use and development within the city. The document, prepared by Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishes general provisions, definitions, district regulations, and overlay regulations organized across multiple articles covering zoning map designations, district boundaries, and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and approval of the City Planning Commission and City Council leadership.

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  • 7462 AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL ...

    Portland, ME
    Proposal

    Resolution No. 7462 authorizes Prosper Portland's Executive Director to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Portland Housing Bureau for fiscal year 2022-23, establishing the framework for PHB's implementation of tax increment finance-funded affordable housing projects and Prosper Portland's delivery of supporting services. The agreement covers housing rehabilitation, finance, and development activities funded through TIF resources on an expense reimbursement basis, as well as coordination on joint projects between the two agencies. The resolution was adopted by the Prosper Portland Commission on July 14, 2022, and grants the Executive Director authority to approve future amendments that do not materially increase Prosper Portland's obligations or risks.

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  • 1 DALLAS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance No. ___ Adopted _______, 2017

    Dallas, TX
    Proposal

    This is a zoning ordinance proposal for Dallas Township in Clinton County, Michigan, adopted in 2017. The document establishes the framework for land use regulation through defined zoning districts, including R-1 Residential and A Agricultural zones, along with comprehensive rules governing permitted uses, dimensional requirements, and site development standards. The ordinance was developed by the Dallas Township Board and Planning Commission and comprises 87 pages detailing definitions, district boundaries, and specific regulations for each zoning classification.

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  • ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Hazleton adopted Ordinance No. 2022-1 on February 8, 2022, establishing a comprehensive Stormwater Management Ordinance that supersedes the previous 2007 ordinance. The ordinance addresses inadequate stormwater management from development, which increases runoff volumes, erosion, flooding risks, and water pollution, and establishes standards for stormwater management plans, site requirements, operation and maintenance responsibilities, fees, prohibited discharges, and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance includes nine articles covering general provisions, definitions, management standards, permit requirements, operation and maintenance agreements, enforcement procedures, and supplementary appendices with technical worksheets and district maps.

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  • “A PLACE TO GROW” ZONING RESOLUTION

    Toledo, OH
    Proposal

    "A Place to Grow" is a 2021 zoning resolution for Sylvania Township, Ohio, establishing comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts. The document was adopted by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, with Daryl Graus serving as Planning & Zoning Manager. The resolution covers zoning district designations, permitted and conditional uses, development standards, planned unit development guidelines, and other regulatory provisions governing land use in the township.

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  • CITY OF SOUTH PORTLAND IN COUNCIL ORDINANCE #4 ...

    Portland, ME
    Proposal

    Ordinance #4-22/23 amends Chapter 27 (Zoning) of South Portland's Code of Ordinances to modify residential district regulations and add new definitions and permitted uses. Key changes include adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a permitted use in the Rural Residential District and as a special exception in the same district, defining ADUs as independent residential units subordinate to single-family homes or multi-unit structures with up to three units, and permitting medium- and large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems in rural areas. The ordinance also references adaptive reuse provisions and maintains the Rural Residential District's purpose of conserving open space at a density of one dwelling unit per two net residential acres.

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  • CITY OF SYRACUSE, MAYOR BEN WALSH

    Syracuse, NY
    Proposal

    On April 15, 2025, the City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development issued a staff report on a preliminary plat proposal to subdivide two lots at 800 and 802 South Wilbur Avenue into 32 new lots with new streets and underground infrastructure as part of a Planned Development District. The proposed project includes three phases of 518 residential units in multi-unit apartments and townhouses, a fourth-phase light industrial facility (175,000 square feet), approximately 796 parking spaces, and 7.6 acres of perpetual open space retained by the city. Four street names (Jensen Avenue, Hoosock Street, Seguin Street, and Highpoint Street) have been approved by the County 9-11 Street Naming Committee for the project.

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  • Penn Township Zoning Ordinance - eCode360

    Lansford, PA
    Proposal

    Penn Township's Board of Supervisors presented a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for public hearing on January 10, 2022, establishing updated Chapter 27 regulations for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Conservation, Agricultural, Suburban Residential, Village, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Limited Commercial, Quarry, Industrial, Commercial Light Industrial, and overlay districts for airport safety and natural resources. The document outlines detailed provisions covering district regulations, use permissions, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, signage, and performance standards to guide future development in Penn Township.

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  • 1 Borough of Carlisle ORDINANCE NO. _________

    Carlisle, PA
    Proposal

    The Borough of Carlisle enacted an ordinance establishing a new Human Relations Chapter (Chapter 83) to the Borough Code. The ordinance declares it public policy to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all persons in employment, housing, commercial property, and public accommodations, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap, use of guide or support animals, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The ordinance is framed as an exercise of the Borough's police power to protect public welfare and explicitly states it does not endorse any particular doctrine or religious belief, but rather guarantees fair and equal treatment under law.

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  • LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    York, PA
    Proposal

    This is the Lower Chanceford Township Zoning Ordinance for York County, Pennsylvania, a comprehensive document establishing zoning regulations for the township. The ordinance is organized into multiple parts covering short title and purposes, zone establishment, use regulations across different districts (including Residential and Agricultural zones), and specific requirements for lot areas, building coverage, setbacks, and building heights. The document appears to be a standard municipal zoning code designed to govern land use and development within the township.

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  • 1 BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION

    Hazleton, PA
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  • City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft was prepared by the City Planning Commission and Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The document outlines district designations, definitions, overlay regulations including access management and floodplain protections, and general provisions to guide land use and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and reviewed by city leadership including Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, City Council members, and the Planning Commission.

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  • ZONING HEARING BOARD OF DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    Doylestown, PA
    Proposal

    The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township reviewed a redevelopment application (Docket Z-22-23) from Brixmor Property Group for the Barn Plaza shopping center at 1745 S. Easton Road, which proposes converting former theater and restaurant spaces into six restaurants, four retail shops, and one medical office, along with new signage. The applicant requested multiple variances and relief from zoning ordinance provisions regarding building placement, parking, impervious surface coverage, signage dimensions and height, pylon sign setbacks, and drive-through stacking. Hearings were conducted on December 18, 2023 and January 25, 2024, with the decision mailed on March 11, 2024.

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    zoning variancecommercial redevelopmentsignage reliefparking requirements
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  • Ordinance No. 2022 - 02 TOWNSHIP OF LANCASTER Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

    Lancaster, PA
    Proposal

    Ordinance No. 2022-02 from the Township of Lancaster amends Chapter 280 (Zoning) of the township code to regulate boarding houses and short-term rental units. The ordinance revises definitions for bed and breakfast establishments (now classified as short-term rental units for stays under 15 days per 30-day period), boardinghouses (residential facilities with rooms rented for minimum 30 consecutive days), dwelling units, and adds a new definition for short-term rental units (temporary accommodations in single-family dwellings for stays not exceeding 30 days). The Board of Supervisors determined these amendments were necessary to clarify zoning regulations and protect community interests.

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  • Union Township Lebanon County Pennsylvania Zoning ...

    Lebanon, PA
    Proposal

    Union Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 137 in 2008 to establish comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts for the township. The ordinance includes detailed articles covering title and purpose, definitions, zoning maps and districts, and specific district regulations including an Open Space-Timberland Conservation (OSTC) District with designated permitted uses, minimum lot sizes, and yard requirements. The document serves as the framework for managing residential, commercial, and conservation land uses within the township.

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